Have you ever seen Secret Sea Life by Niki, The 3 Tails, Truly H2O, Mermaid Miracles, or Secret Life of a Mermaid on YouTube? Have you ever thought, "Wow, I want to make a mermaid show, too!" Well, here you have it. You can learn how to make one with easy steps!

Steps

Part 1

Developing your show concept

1

Form an idea for the show. You might know it's a show about mermaids, but what is it really about? How many people become mermaids? How do they become mermaids? Where did it happen (in a lake, pool, etc)? What problems do they face? Once you answer these questions, it will be easier to develop the concept and begin writing the script.

Watch mermaid shows on YouTube. See what other people have made for their shows. Think about what they are doing that's good and what is not good. Be inspired to create an original version for YouTube, not a copy.

Try not to copy other shows too much, or people will not like the show. Be original! Think what would happen to mermaids who didn't turn into mermaids, they turned into humans and joined the real world, for example. There are so many mermaid shows on YouTube, try to make show stand out and be different from the others! Don't worry, just think outside of the box!

It would be smart to set up a camera or audio camera while your brainstorming, so that if you forget something you wanted to put in your script, you can just go back and watch what you said.

2

Name your show. Depending on what type of mermaid show it is or the color of your mermaid tail or where the setting is, etc. Let's say your mermaid show is about you and your best friend turning into mermaids, and your tail is Aqua! You could name your show Aqua Tails! Or let's say you and your two best friends move to California and you turn into mermaids, so your mermaid show name could be Mermaids of California. Make it unique!

3

Write the script. Don't freak out and run away just yet, writing the script is really simple. First you'll want to have a brainstorm session with yourself about how you want the video to go. Find somewhere quiet. Now all you have to do is imagine how the episode will go and say it out loud. Then you can write the script once you have the idea in your mind. Break it up into scenes and go easy on yourself. Don't stress about writing the script.

For the first episode, reveal each character's personality. Show how they became mermaids in this episode.

For the second episode, show how they adjust.

For episodes 3 onward, just show the mermaid adventures that they have and maybe introduce more characters.

4

Decide on how the characters change into mermaids. Be creative and make sure it goes smoothly and make sure it makes sense!

5

Choose names for each character. Your actors might use their real names, like let's say you hire Chloe to be your actor. Well, if she's a mermaid, she might use her real name of Chloe. If you don't want actors to use their real names, tell them what their name will be. Or you can let them decide so that they feel more connected with the character.

Maybe Aqua or River, or maybe even Misty! You could use Ocean or Oceana, or maybe Celeste or Ria. Choose mermaid names or people names.

Don't use your full name online. Just stay safe.

Part 2

Making a film set

1

Choose a place for your set. Will you record in your house, your neighborhood, your pool, the beach, maybe your friends house, where? List it down on paper to make sure you get all your scenes.

When filming your video, be sure not to get things like a street sign or your address in the shot. You don't want random people knowing where you live.

Part 3

Assembling cast and costumes

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Find actors. Pick your actors wisely. Don't just choose your best friend because she's your friend. She might not know how to remember the script or she might say the lines awkwardly, like a robot. You want it to be like a real TV show, don't you? Choose people who won't make fun of you for making a show about mermaids. Choose people who can say their lines without looking fake, or else you will get bad comments on each episode! Pick people you think would be able to play each part well.

If your best friend hates water, you shouldn't pick her to become a mermaid because it involves a lot of swimming.

2

Make your mermaid tail or buy it. You can't be a mermaid without a tail, right? You can make one (a How-To on Mermaid Tails is in the video) or you can buy one online. Making one is cheaper but will be more work, but if you're willing to do anything for your show you should make one.

Part 4

Filming the shows

Choose a good camera. HD is the best choice. Make sure you know how to work the camera. Decide if you will get an underwater camera. Maybe you will only record from above the water. Choose.

Get an underwater or at least a waterproof camera.

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Record. Make sure that if you have someone hold the camera that they aren't shaking it too much, or else it will be hard for the viewers of your show to understand what's going on. Stand it somewhere where you can see yourself and your actors.

If there is an accident like a person walking in and talking to you while your recording, delete the video and start all over! It sucks, I know, but it's the only way to make the video perfect!

4

Upload to YouTube. Write the title of the show, the number of the episode, and the name of the episode when your make your title for the video. For example: Mermaids Of California~Episode 1~The Full Moon

Be sure to use the tags! If you tag it as #mermaids, whenever someone does a YouTube search for mermaids, it will show up!

5

Make more episodes! Don't go all the way up to Episode 69! Make different seasons. After you're done with ten episodes, make episode eleven like this: Mermaids Of California~Season 2~Episode 1~Lovely Waters

When making a new season, it's a good idea to do a season finale for the one your finishing. A season finale is a really special episode at the end of the season. It's usually really dramatic and awesome.

Community Q&A

What if my parents won't let me spend a lot of money on an underwater camera and tails?

wikiHow Contributor

You may be able to persuade them - be persistent! If you can't, put your phone or camera in a ziplock bag, or another type of airtight, waterproof case. See method 3 below for tips on making your own mermaid tail.

Maybe add them in a way that they bump into the main character or they meet at a party or the beach. Maybe a park or at the water's edge of an inlet. Perhaps they could both chasing after the same crush.

You will have to search online. Tails made out of fabric will generally be a lot cheaper than tails made out of silicone. If you don't plan on swimming in your tail, you can always buy one from a costume shop instead.

Stop the camera, but leave it in the same position. Change into your mermaid costume, then return to the same position you were in when you stopped the scene. Turn the camera back on and continue filming.

Make a new email account first. This way, you will only get notifications related to the show on that email. Next, go to YouTube, and click on the "create a new account" button. Follow the steps given to you, and be sure to use your new email account.

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Tips

Try to make all of your costumes look as real as possible if you make them.

Don't tell people who will make fun of you. It will hurt your feelings. Words hurt. Choose people who you are confident will be okay with your mermaid show.

It's hard to not use ideas from other Mermaid movies you've watched before. So instead, keep a notebook with ideas for your movie, including names, actors, and scenes!

Think of unique personality for each character. You could even base them off of the actors who are playing them!

Hold the camera steady so the viewers can see what the actors are doing during the episode.

There are many online stores where you can buy mermaid tails at, such as Fin Fun, Mermagica.com, Magictail.de, Mertailor, and much more.

Don't get your camera wet if it's not an underwater camera because it will stop working and then what camera will you use?

To get more people in your show, ask a good friend.

If you are a bad actress but still want to be a part of the show ask if you could work on camera or costumes.

If nobody else wants to be in the show, play more than one characters' parts. For a good example, go on YouTube and watch pianopup210's 'Mermaid Magic'.

Get ready ahead of time. Plan when you are going to film so that you can get ready before you want to film. If you get everything done ahead of time, then all you have to do is film. You'll have enough time to make a few more episodes and have time to do whatever you want. The more you make, the easier it gets because you already have everything you need.

Warnings

Practice how to swim in your mermaid tail. If you don't know how to swim in it very well, you could drown. Swimming in a tail is hard. Practice swimming with your legs together before swimming with your tail.

Be sure of your age and that you have permission to upload the videos. It would not be nice for you if people out there see your show and come after you.